SAMU Committees
GET ON BOARD – SAMU COMMITTEES
Applications for 2026-2027 are open
SAMU committees are a way for you to influence how we spend money, how we make our decisions (our processes), and how we plan for growth (strategy and engagement).
Students appointed to SAMU committees will serve a one year term beginning November 1 and ending October 31 the following year. Official committee appointment terms may vary based on time of appointment.
Please view a detailed list of open SAMU committees in the tabs below.
SAMU COMMITTEE Application FORM
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee assists Students’ Council in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities.
Learn more about the Audit Committee
Applications Open for 2026-2027
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee assists Students’ Council in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities through budgetary deliberations, reviewing SAMU fees and monitoring the financial well-being of the organization.
Learn more about the Finance Committee
The commitee is currently scheduled to meet from 9AM – 12PM on February 16, 17, 18, and 19.
Applications Open for 2026-2027
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Governance Committee ensures the relevance and consistency of SAMU Bylaws and Policy and assists in governance process development.
Learn more about the Governance Committee
Applications Open for 2026-2027
GOVERNANCE INVESTIGATIONS AND REINSTATEMENT COMMITTEE
The Governance Investigations and Reinstatement Committee (GIRC) investigates the actions of an elected representative alleged to have breached a bylaw, policy, or procedure, or an appeal of election decisions or results and is responsible for interviewing and vetting candidates for reinstatement to Students’ Council.
Learn more about the Governance Investigations and Reinstatement Committee
Applications Open for 2026-2027
STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Strategy and Engagement Committee (SEC) strives to maximize student engagement with Students’ Council, provides leadership development opportunities to members of Students’ Council and acts as a consultation body for strategic priorities.
Learn more about the Strategy & Engagement Committee
Applications Open for 2026-2027
WHAT DO SAMU COMMITTEE MEMBERS DO?
Attend all committee meeting
Prepare for committee meetings by reviewing agenda materials in advance*
Prepare relevant insights and other notes prior to meeting attendance
Provide an additional student perspective on each committee
* Support from SAMU can be provided if requested.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Noticeable leadership experience for your resume
Connect and network with with your peers, and SAMU staff.
Get a seat at the table – have a voice in the decision making process
Get paid for your time – amount varies per committee
HONOURARIUM – GET PAID!
Student Members of these Committees are provided an honourarium for each meeting they attend. Honourariums are provided to students at the end of their term, as per SAMU procedures.
STILL NOT SURE? GET IN TOUCH
FOR SAMU COMMITTEES CONTACT
Alan Honey
Governance Advisor
honeya@macewan.ca
